This is an original 1937 (Showa 12) Imperial Japanese Army military book titled. “Actual Combat: The Mind of a Fighting Soldier”. Written by Colonel Hiromi Akamatsu of the Imperial Japanese Army. Unlike standard tactical manuals, this book focuses on the psychological reality of combat. How soldiers think, feel fear, make decisions, and endure the battlefield under extreme conditions. The author was an active field officer, and the content is based on firsthand combat experience, including. The Mukden and Liaoyang operations. The early phase of the Mukden campaign. The book contains numerous color-printed battle formation maps and terrain diagrams. Providing rare visual insight into how Imperial Japanese Army units planned and understood combat situations. Published in the same year as the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. This book represents pre-war Japanese military thought at the moment it transitioned into total war. The slipcase shows damage, but the interior pages are in good condition. A highly collectible primary-source document for historians, researchers, and serious WWII-era military collectors. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
British India General Service Medal Northwest Frontier 1937-39 – R. Officially impressed 6894 Rfn. Khushal Sing Butola, 1-18 R. The 1st Battalion, 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles (1-18 Garhwal Rifles) actively served during the tribal uprisings on the North-West Frontier (now Pakistan) from 1937 to 1939. The battalion was engaged in counter-insurgency and regional pacification operations, countering Pashtun tribal guerrillas in regions like Waziristan. Please see the detailed photographs for the condition of the medal. All sales in the United States or Canada. Check out my other medals and other militaria items.
ANTIQUE ORDER OF THE STAR OF ROMANIA MEDAL MADE FROM ENAMEL & SILVER, in Excellent Condition.
This is from a set the government had discarded that was ostensibly the original artwork for the designing of the crests for the 48 State National Guard units and our associated territories. They are all original watercolors on board and are in varying condition and the time frame they were done was the 1920’s to the 1940’s and the dates are in the corners with the sign off of the relevant officer of the quartermaster general’s office. These are one of a kind design proofs for the State Guard unit crests and are extremely well done and executed. I do not know who this artist is. This design was approved by the Quartermaster’s department in 1924. It is in good condition with minor corner wear. The size is about 8″ x 10″. I focus on happy repeat customers and love what I do and try to ensure all customers are happy. I do not stay glued to my computer and have a real job so please do not expect instantaneous answers. I specialize in paper, photos, coins and militaria. I sell about anything except reproductions. If it is not old, I say so. If there is a defect, I also say so. You can always learn more in this business. If I make a mistake, and we all do, I will take responsibility for it and you can return the item.
Printed in gold on gray card with red ribbon. Laid on picture inside front cover. Full menus including cigars & cigartettes! On the rear cover are listed the names and positions of the Mess Officer, Mess Steward and 5 cooks. The item is mailed from Australia.
Original Soviet WW2 Medal “For Battle Merit” (???????????????) with wartime serial number 1311661. Authentic silver wartime issue awarded approximately in late 1944 during the Second World War. Original suspension and ribbon. Strong details with attractive aged patina. Instituted in 1938, this medal was awarded to Soviet military personnel for combat merit, battlefield service and military achievement. Original USSR issue. Serial number: 1311661. Approximate award year: 1944. Condition: good vintage condition with normal age wear. Guaranteed authentic period piece. Rare and desirable WW2 Soviet militaria collectible.
Bottom interior text reads as “9th Transport/Supply Corps”. Top interior text reads as “Discharge from military service commemoration”. This is the reference to the WW2 Japanese legend of giant crabs eating soldiers. This is a very unique design for an imperial Japanese commemorative cup. The text on the outside of the cup above the LMG is very hard to read. It appears to include , being “Japan-America” and is commonly used in WW2 phrases. Being “War against America”.
This is a complete set of ten original volumes of the. “Revised Civil Defense Member Handbook Draft” (Bogo Dantai Hitsuyo Soan). Under the supervision of the. Eastern Defense Headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Army. Unlike frontline military manuals, these books were created to train members of Japan’s. An organization responsible for protecting civilians in the event of air raids and other wartime emergencies. Rescue and first aid. In many ways, the organization combined roles similar to today’s volunteer fire departments, emergency response teams, and civil defense organizations. The set contains all ten sections covering every branch of Civil Defense operations. Numerous illustrations demonstrate first-aid procedures, casualty evacuation, stretcher carrying techniques, hemorrhage control, and emergency response methods, showing that these manuals were intended for practical field training rather than theoretical study. The preface explains that the work was revised with the cooperation of the. Army Science Research Institute. And was intended as an official operational guide for Civil Defense personnel during Japan’s expanding wartime mobilization. Several volumes bear a purple ownership stamp reading. Nagayama Pharmacy, Yorozu-machi, Tochigi. This is believed to be the stamp of a former owner or institution that once used these manuals. Because pharmacies often participated in emergency medical support during the period, the stamp adds an additional layer of historical interest, although its exact history is unknown. Complete sets like this rarely survive. Since each booklet was intended for practical use by different Civil Defense units, many were discarded or separated after the war. Finding all ten original volumes together is increasingly uncommon. This collection offers an exceptional glimpse into Japan’s home-front civil defense system immediately following the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937 and represents an important historical resource for collectors of WWII militaria, civil defense, and wartime social history. Please examine the photographs carefully for overall condition, including age-related wear, foxing, stains, and other signs of use. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This spherical ceramic ashtray commemorates the historic 1937 Tokyo-to-London record flight of the Japanese aircraft. Operated by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper company. Although the word “Kamikaze” later became internationally associated with Japanese suicide attacks during World War II, this aircraft had no connection to those missions. Was simply the name given to a celebrated prewar record aircraft. Across the upper section is the inscription. “Commemorating the Completion of the Asia-Europe Record Flight”. The aircraft is marked. “Kamikaze” or “Divine Wind”. A map traces the aircraft’s journey from Japan across Asia and Europe. Place names shown on the route include. The lower inscription reads. “A Great Journey of 15,000 Kilometers”. Is a classical expression referring to an extraordinarily long and ambitious journey, literally evoking the legendary giant bird. Flying across an immense distance. Below this is written. “Total Elapsed Time: 94 Hours, 17 Minutes and 56 Seconds”. These inscriptions transform the ashtray into a miniature visual record of the entire achievement. A Flight That Astonished the World. Flying from Tokyo to London may seem routine today, but in 1937 it represented the outer limit of aviation technology. There were no jet airliners, satellite navigation systems or modern weather forecasting networks. A journey of approximately 15,000 kilometers required careful fuel calculations, reliable mechanical performance, navigation across unfamiliar territory and repeated landings at airfields scattered across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Kamikaze-Go departed Tokyo on April 6, 1937, and completed the journey in a total elapsed time of 94 hours, 17 minutes and 56 seconds. Its actual time in the air was slightly over 51 hours. The achievement established an internationally recognized record and made it the first Japanese-built aircraft to fly from Japan to Europe. At the time, the flight was a national sensation. It demonstrated that a Japanese-designed and manufactured aircraft could cross continents at a speed and level of reliability competitive with the world’s leading aviation nations. Connection to Japanese Military Aviation. Kamikaze-Go was based on the Mitsubishi. An advanced high-speed aircraft design that was subsequently adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army as the. Type 97 Command Reconnaissance Aircraft. It would not be accurate to describe this aircraft as a Zero fighter or as a direct predecessor of the Zero. However, it belonged to the same rapidly developing Japanese aviation industry that later produced famous military aircraft such as the Mitsubishi A6M Zero. The Ki-15 demonstrated several qualities that became characteristic of Japanese aircraft development during the late 1930s: speed, long range, relatively light construction and efficient use of engine power. This ashtray therefore stands at an interesting intersection between. Civilian record aviation, national prestige and the rapid development of Japan’s prewar military aviation industry. This was not merely a souvenir celebrating a long-distance journey. To people living in 1937, it represented a glimpse of the future. At a time when international air travel remained beyond the reach of most ordinary people, a Japanese aircraft had crossed almost the entire Eurasian continent in less than four days. The spherical form, illustrated route map, rising-sun markings and detailed flight statistics preserve the excitement that surrounded the achievement. Today, it is an unusual display piece for collectors of. Imperial Japanese military aviation. Early long-distance record flights. Japanese ceramic advertising and commemorative objects. There is age-related discoloration, surface wear and loss to portions of the painted aircraft design, particularly around the nose and engine area. Please review the photographs carefully for the condition and details. More than an ashtray, this is a surviving souvenir from the moment Japan announced its arrival on the world aviation stage. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Made by mixing sand from the Manchurian battlefields for the repose of the fallen. Sand collected by Army Lieutenant Colonel Inada Kikizo. Presented by Shiga Prefecture. Manufactured at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute (Shigaraki). The sand used in this piece was collected directly from the actual battlefields in Manchuria where Japanese troops fought in 1931-32. Inada Kikizo, personally gathered battlefield soil at Fengtian/ Mukden. The ceramic model was produced by the Shigaraki Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute, the official government workshop responsible for high-quality Shigaraki ware. The characters ” / Churei” (“Loyal Spirits”) on the tower are the calligraphy of General Takashi Kishikiri, a senior Imperial Japanese Army commander. These memorial towers (Chureito) were erected to honor soldiers who died during the Manchurian Incident, making this piece an early-period memorial artifact. They were created in very small numbers as presentation or dedication pieces linked to the construction of the actual Fengtian Chureito tower. About This Artifact. Material: Shigaraki ware (traditional Japanese stoneware). Width / Depth: approx. Origin: Japan, 1932 (Showa 7). Antique original with natural firing marks, glaze crazing, and age-related wear. A chipped area on the lower base (see photographs). Inscription and calligraphy remain fully legible. Structurally solid and retains strong display value. Why This Piece Is Highly Collectible. Battlefield sand artifact (extremely rare). Documented inscriptions tying it to a named officer. Produced by a governmental ceramic institute. Memorial item from the earliest phase of Japan’s continental expansion. Large display size; architectural form of an actual war memorial. Pieces with battlefield material, official inscriptions, and military calligraphy almost never come to the international market. Approximate 5-7days(To USA).